Wakefield, MA Criminal Defense Attorney

July 8th 2009
Lynn District Court
Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Chapter 90 Section 24(2)(a)
Racing Motor Vehicle by Licensed Operator Chapter 90 Section 17(b),
Marked Lanes Violation Chapter 89 Section 4(a)
Speeding in Violation of Special Regulation Chapter 90 Section 18

According to the State Police Report, client was observed driving his Dodge Challenger sideways in heavy traffic reaching speeds of 85 miles per hour. The officer further stated that client and another vehicle pulled up side by side, slowing down and repeated earlier behavior. After observing continued fishtailing, sideways swerving and apparent lost of control the officer charged client with the above charges. Attorney Barabino began negotiating with the District Attorney early in the case since the act was supposedly witnessed by the officer. After a close examination of the language of the statute regarding Drag Racing, an agreement was made which allowed for the charge of Racing a Motor Vehicle to be simply dismissed, no payment required for civil offenses and administrative probation for the Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle with assurance of dismissal if no further violations. In addition, no license suspension results from his actions.
RESULT: Racing Motor Vehicle Charge DISMISSED